Turning

Jim BarbourI am with Dick and Don regarding picking up shavings as they are created. It is nearly impossible with anything smaller than a mill-sized system. I have a 5hp Oneida and use it to collect shavings - via a broom and floor pickup with a 6" line. I am remarkably unsuccessful at catching them as they come off the lathe. Sanding, on the other hand,works fine right at the lathe.